Norwich manager Alex Neil keen to prove himself as a Premier League manager

Norwich manager Alex Neil hopes to prove himself as a manager in England, where he feels he failed as a player.

The 34-year-old Scot played for Barnsley between 2000 and 2004 before a season at Mansfield and feels he underachieved during his playing career.

Having earned his managerial stripes at Hamilton, Neil led Norwich back to the top flight and despite four points from their opening three Premier League games this season, believes the Canaries are capable of climbing higher.

Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the Super Sunday clash with Southampton, Neil said of his previous stay in England: "I was young and naive and didn't do as well as I shouldn't done. I don't think I was good enough to play in the Premier League and should have done better, so I certainly felt I had unfinished business in the league.

"I have something to prove to myself. I don't really concern myself with what other people think but I want to face challenges head on and do as well as I can."